is this a possibilty?
Posted: October 17th, 2007, 6:28 pm
this is more an engine question but the only reason i'm thinking this is for possible gen3 conversions with "Y" clearance issues.
i notice Bobs build is focusing on as little Fab work as possible for that Factory look.
i dont know the figures or how close the exhaust is to the Y on gen 3 but had anyone thought of having the "deck" or "cases shaved" which ever way you wish to word it. Have a "shorter con rod" to suit to keep port timing the same in an attempt reduce the exhaust and "Y" clearance. (as to eliminate any cutting or welding)
as i said i dont have figures but as an example
say i need 6mm clearance at the Y is it possible to lower the cylinder by as above method by shaving 6mm keeping the port timing the same by having a 6mm shorter rod but lowering the capacity of the engine to roughly 450cc. if it's possible you will loose some of your engine capacity but might end up with and engine that revs a little harder
this might not be a viable option but i'm just trying to think outside the square in attempt for you guys to get these engines fitting with very little fab work.
any thoughts would be great on the matter. it's only a very rough theory at this stage. i'm sure theres stuff i probably havnt thought through properly but lets put our heads together and see what we can come up with.
i notice Bobs build is focusing on as little Fab work as possible for that Factory look.
i dont know the figures or how close the exhaust is to the Y on gen 3 but had anyone thought of having the "deck" or "cases shaved" which ever way you wish to word it. Have a "shorter con rod" to suit to keep port timing the same in an attempt reduce the exhaust and "Y" clearance. (as to eliminate any cutting or welding)
as i said i dont have figures but as an example
say i need 6mm clearance at the Y is it possible to lower the cylinder by as above method by shaving 6mm keeping the port timing the same by having a 6mm shorter rod but lowering the capacity of the engine to roughly 450cc. if it's possible you will loose some of your engine capacity but might end up with and engine that revs a little harder
this might not be a viable option but i'm just trying to think outside the square in attempt for you guys to get these engines fitting with very little fab work.
any thoughts would be great on the matter. it's only a very rough theory at this stage. i'm sure theres stuff i probably havnt thought through properly but lets put our heads together and see what we can come up with.
